Ronnie O’Sullivan returns to action today at the World Open in China. The ranking tournament, held in Yushan in the Jiangxi Province, is taking place for the first time since 2019 and is one of few that the Rocket has never won before.
World Snooker Tour chairman Steve Dawson said: “Having been unable to stage tournaments in mainland China between 2019 and 2023 due to travel restrictions, we have made an emphatic return this season.
“To have four major Chinese events in our first full season back in the Far East underlines the huge appetite for snooker in China and the fact that we have built lasting relationships with our key partners. Snooker’s future in China is bright and this is just the beginning.
“The World Open is a fantastic tournament in an outstanding location which has particular significance for snooker as it is the home of Star Xing Pai and the world’s first Billiard Sports City.”
The winner can pocket £170,000 and Trump, reigning world champion Luca Brecel and Mark Selby are among the formidable opponents standing in O’Sullivan’s way.
